FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on his program Tuesday to discuss his run for California Governor. Sheriff Bianco bio: https://biancoforgovernor.com/meet-chad/… MORE
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Special Election For California Assembly District 32
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People in Tulare and Kern Counties will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the District 32 special primary election. Republican Vince Fong vacated the seat that covers parts of Tulare and Kern Counties last year. That’s after he won a congressional election to replace ousted House Speaker…… MORE
Bitwise Collapse: $20M Loan Fraud Ends in Guilty Plea
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) – Another domino has fallen in the collapse of Bitwise Industries. Andrew Adler entered a guilty plea Monday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Adler, 31, admitted he defrauded investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup. He and his business partner, David Hardcastle, are accused of luring investors and giving…… MORE
Dems Kill Bill Meant to Halt Calif. Gas Tax Hike
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) – As gas prices in California are on the verge of shooting up as much as 65 cents per gallon, Assembly Democrats are being blamed for blocking legislation meant to prevent the hike. AB 12 would have repealed an update to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which is expected to drive the highest…… MORE
Betting Scandal Rocks Bulldogs Basketball
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Action News has learned two of the three Fresno State men’s basketball student-athletes accused of sports gambling allegedly placed bets on games they actively played in. According to ESPN sources, Fresno State has removed junior forward Mykell Robinson from the team and suspended guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins for their…… MORE
New California Bills Aimed At Protecting Patients From Sexual Assault
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Valley lawmaker introduced two new bills aimed at protecting patients from sexual assault this week. It comes as a healthcare provider faces several lawsuits in Merced County for allegedly violating women. We do want to warn you that some details in this story may be difficult to read. In…… MORE
Exclusive: Appleton Interviews FPD Chief Casto
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Earlier this week Fresno’s new Police Chief, Mindy Casto, joined Ray Appleton for a wide-ranging discussion on her plans for the department. Listen here:… MORE
Husband Run Over, Wife Facing No Charges in Domestic Violence Incident Says Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Office
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after being run over by his wife following a domestic violence incident in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says shortly after midnight Friday, deputies responded to a home on West Riverdale and South Walnut avenues, just west of Highway 41. The woman told…… MORE
Actor Dennis Quaid Hosts Series Featuring City of Tulare
TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The South Valley will soon be in the spotlight with a little Hollywood help. The city of Tulare is being featured in a series hosted by Dennis Quaid. City officials say the upcoming segment will air on the public television program “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.” We’re told the show will showcase…… MORE
Bullard High Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against Student
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A teacher at Bullard High School is behind bars after being arrested on several felony charges involving sex with a student. Ray Anthony Waller, 37, was picked up Thursday on campus by detectives from Fresno Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit along with the Central California ICAC Taskforce. Waller was booked into Fresno…… MORE
